Beginning Acting: Acting Acknowledged

Chapter One: Acting Acknowledged

Role Playing – Behavior and Acceptance

• Definition: How we act in groups.

• Groups can include: Clubs, classes, family, social circles, jobs, majors, teams, etc.

Role Playing – Life Roles

• We adopt multiple roles or "hats" throughout a day.

• The concept explores how often situations dictate how we are expected to behave.

The Seven Ages (Shakespearean Concept)

• These

Mewling Infant

Whining Child

Sighing Lover

Reputation-Seeking Solider oTo appear unafraid, in control, tough, and possibly threatening.

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oPretending that nothing hurts us. 

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oActing tough seems to be a crucial rite of passage into adulthood. 

Saw-Spouting Justice oPeople who are used to being listened to, without fighting for an audience. The know-it-all Position of authority/sometimes knowledge.

Lean and Slipper’d Pantaloon Some seniors shrivel and are surprised at how small their impact suddenly is after a lifetime of vigor.

Second Childishness and Mere Oblivion -others have a great final season, returning to childlike wonder and discovery.